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    Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops with a Mint Pesto

    Published: May 3, 2021 · Modified: May 26, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    My Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops will make you smile!

    grilled lamb chops with a mint pesto on a white plate with grilled vegetables

    What’s on your grill this summer?

    I am by no stretch of the imagination a Grill Master, but I do enjoy trying different foods and cooking methods on my grill. But I always seem to come back to the basics when it comes to grilling or roasting my favorite meat, seafood, and vegetables.

    And for me, the basics means, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper and a mixture of garlic and herbs depending upon my mood. It’s simple, it’s delicious and it’s healthy. What more could you ask for?

    Mise en Place

    mise en place for marinated grilled lamb chops sitting on a cutting board

    No matter what I’m making I always gather my ingredients before I start. This is called a Mise en Place or everything in its place. It’s a great idea for home cooks to do, that way when they want to make the dish again they can simply look at the picture to see what they need for that particular dish.

    Think of it as your recipe in picture form. Include a picture of the finished dish and you’ve got your own personalized cookbook.

    How do I make Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops?

    marinated lamb chops on a white plate on top of a wooden cutting board

    Start by marinating the lamb chops in a ziplock bag for an hour. After a quick marinating the lamb chops are ready for the grill.

    *Chef Dennis Cooking Tip*

    Let your meat come to near room temperature before cooking (20-25 minutes unrefrigerated). This will help it cook more evenly.

    lamb chops on a grill with smoke coming off of them

    Then it’s time to cook up deliciousness on your grill.

    *Chef Dennis Cooking Tip*

    To get those lovely grill marks on the meats you cook, make sure your grill is really hot and the grates are clean. Marinating puts a thin coat of oil on the meat keeping it from sticking.

    To get those crosshatch marks, rotate the meat 180 degrees so it’s facing the other direction and place it on a new spot on the grill.

    cut vegetables on aluminum foil on the grill

    I love cooking vegetables and usually, I cook up whatever I have on hand. Now it’s not entirely random, because I pick veggies on my shopping trip that looks the freshest. So no matter how I cook them I have them ready.


    Back to the basics, doing a quick marinade with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, sea salt, and black pepper. This also works very well in the oven.

    *Chef Dennis Cooking Tip*

    Place aluminum foil on your grill when you cook vegetables. This makes so much easier and they still brown wonderfully.

    grilled lamb and grilled vegetables on a white plater

    Now doesn’t that look delicious? Could dinner be any easier or healthier?

    grilled lamb chops with a mint pesto on a white plate with grilled vegetables

    Wouldn’t you like to put something this delicious on your family’s dinner table? In this day of takeout and fast food, our diets have suffered. It’s time to reclaim your health by getting back in the kitchen.

    There’s no great mystery to cooking. Finding recipes you can trust, paired with honest, simple products is all you need to eat better.

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    Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops with a Mint Pesto

    What’s on your grill day menu? How about trying these so very flavorful marinated grilled lamb chops with fresh mint pesto. It’s a delicious restaurant style dish that will keep your friends and family coming back for more.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 553kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound lamb chops I used the porterhouse style
    • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 tsp lemon zest

    Mint Pesto

    • ½ cup mint
    • ¼ cup Italian parsley
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ½ tsp lemon zest
    • 1 tbsp salted roasted almonds
    • sea salt to taste
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    Instructions

    Lamb Chops

    • In a small bowl add the ingredients for the marinade and mix well.  
    • Put the lamb chops in a sealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Move the chops around in the bag so the marinade coats them well. Marinate the lamb chops for 1 hour.
    • Grill the lamb chops over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

    Mint Pesto

    • In a food processor, combine the mint leaves with the parsley,  Pulse for a few seconds.
    • Add the lemon zest, almonds and garlic (optional) and pulse until chopped. 
    • With the machine on, add the Extra Virgin Olive Oils in a thin stream and process until smooth. Season the pesto with sea salt to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 1305mg | Potassium: 884mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 1110IU | Vitamin C: 16.4mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 6.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Michael Davidson

      November 04, 2022 at 12:57 am

      5 stars
      The lamb chops were great for me never done lamb this way before but as lamb is my favourite meat I will always do it like this
      Thank you very much for this recipe

      Reply
    2. FOODHEAL

      May 09, 2021 at 10:38 pm

      I love these caramelized veggies. Your pesto is unique and I’ll try it out. I don’t like parsley that much but it seems a good combination with mint and almonds…

      Reply
    3. DEbbie

      May 09, 2021 at 10:32 pm

      5 stars
      I have never grilled lamb chops before but I will never want to cook them any other way. The marinated lambs chops were great alone but that mint pesto is the perfect compliment . This is a new favorite at my house .

      Reply
    4. Melanie Robinot

      May 09, 2021 at 9:30 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect, we are opening grilling season and we love lamb! I love the combo with the mint pesto, so delicious! Thank you for this great recipe!

      Reply
    5. Amanda Dixon

      May 09, 2021 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      These lamb chops were such a treat! The marinade was flavorful but super simple, and the mint pesto added the perfect finishing touch.

      Reply
    6. Elaine

      May 09, 2021 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      Is there a better way to cook lamb than grilling? There is so much flavor preserved when using a grill for it – definitely the recipe to enjoy over and over again!

      Reply
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